Our group of four all enjoyed our meal's and the service was great!

Enjoyed the food here. Tuna tower (Raw tuna, avocado, cucumber and tomato) was tasty but just a bit too salty for my liking. The Arugula salad with prosciutto and watermelon was very good (I skipped the feta cheese). And finally the Linguine with Clams was delicious. Our server was very upbeat and the food came out rather quickly. All in all, a good meal! Will be back! read more

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We had lunch here the other day. The best about it: CHEAP! My ravioli were undercooked (i.e. half raw) and the meat filling was flavorless. The red sauce was decent, nothing special but ok. But with the pricing it earns the AOK 3 stars. read more

Went here for dinner last night. Main dining room was a bit busy so they offered a large booth in the lounge which was fine, albeit a tiny bit small for 5 people (even though the maitre'd said it could fit 6...we all have jackets....and elbows). Meal began with some fresh tasty slices of bread and a roasted garlic clove which the table seemed to enjoy. We ordered a bottle of wine to split which the waiter nicely poured for each of us. I ordered the spaghetti bolognese which came with a decent salad beforehand. The bolognese was way too creamy for me - I prefer it on the more tomato-y side with a combination of meats (beef, pork) and it was an incredibly heavy dish I ate half of. Most of the pasta dishes seemed very cheese heavy which is to a lot of people's liking, but being lactose intolerant, I try to not overdo it. If I recall correctly, the menu didn't state an overwhelming amount of cheese in the bolognese dish so I was kind of disappointed. It tasted good, but just too heavy. Overall the service was good and the food QUALITY was fine. I would have preferred more tomato-less cheese kinds of dishes. But the menu was fairly large and suited for many tastes. Prices were on the slightly expensive side, but it's Italian and rarely do you find "cheap" Italian. read more

Very good food enjoyed the outdoor seating Had the chicken piccata, it was tender and moist with pasta it was great Salad was sad one tiny tomato and one slice of cucumber. Server made the all too common mistake, not being observant, asking how my meal was while my mouth was full. Otherwise good service. Definitely will return here. read more

I am not a big fan of Italian food, but still went with my friends. The ambience was nice. I had fried calamari, which was phenomenon! They were chewy, salty enough with sweet sauce (?) Main course was chicken cristina, which had very big portion. It was pasta covered with cheese and chicken and pasta. Since I was never a fan of Italian food and I hated cheese, I was kinda grossed out by it. I could't even finish 1/4 of the portion. But I took it home and ate it when I was hungry so it was fine. Friendly service. read more

Amici Italian Grill - Chicken Christina - Italian Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

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Love Amici's! I've been many times and have never had a bad meal. Their chicken parmigiana and pasta dishes are amazing. The tuna is also very good. Would highly recommend. The cocktails are also out of this world and pretty strong. read more

This might have been the most pasta I have ever seen on a dinner plate! Went here with a former neighbor who is in Connecticut. I was familiar with the area having been to Krust and decides to try something different. This place stuck out because it was offering yelp cash back. I had the gorgonzola chicken pasta for my meal which included a salad and our table was given breadsticks. I was not a huge fan of the breadsticks or the salad. Both were fairly basic which was fine and a nice start to the meal. The pasta was similar, basic nothing too special but the sauce was pretty tastey and the dish overall went really well together. The BEST part of coming here was the very generous portion sizes. I took over half the pasta home and for the price this is a very reasonable meal! I would definitely come here again, but next time I'd be open to sharing the dish with someone. Our waiter did warn us the portions were huge so we didn't order sides. Decent place and good value in the food. read more

My husband & I took our friends to Amici last night for a birthday celebration!!! The SERVICE, FOOD & ATMOSPHERE were top notch. We ordered Lobster Ravioli, Salmon & Octopus for our meals & Boneless Wings, Cheese Fondu & Lobster stuffed mushrooms. Everything was so good. Special SHOUT OUT & KUDOS to our WAITER CHRIS & also VINNY - You both did a great job & SPOT ON!!!! Amici is very lucky to hd e both of you representing their business. Thank you both so much for a wonderful dinner!!! read more

I eat lunch here at the Middletown location for lunch at least twice a week for lunch or dinner the food is always amazing and the drinks are great as well. Never have I had any problems with anything. I always ask for Alyssa her service exceeds my expectations every single time, outstanding service with a smile to keep me coming back time and time again. read more

The food was very good. We had the octopus as an appetizer. Very flavorful but I wish it had come out a little warmer (kind of cold by the time it came to the table). My husband had the fish and chips which he liked and I had the Gorgonzola Chicken which was awesome. The decor could use some updating but on the plus side our waiter was wonderful! read more

Amici Italian Grill - Italian Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

Wow! I can't believe I haven't written a review for Amici yet! This is my go-to Italian place in Middletown. The food is repeatably good as well as the service. Many of the waitstaff have been there for years and you can tell that they truly take pride in working at Amici. The salads are full of luscious fresh greens and delicately prepared. My favorite dish is the Gorgonzola chicken. It is absolutely fantastic. Mostly everything else is awesome too. And save room for dessert because there are some delicious options. read more

I have been coming here for years but this time when i got my food it was disgusting. The restaurant was DEAD and now I know why the food was bland and clearly frozen nothing was prepared fresh at all. The pork chops was a frozen boneless cutlet with fake grill lines. The chicken parm was a frozen piece of meat as well. The cheese was warm but the chicken underneath was cold. Even the soup they served was clearly from a bag they purchased. I will never come here again.it's too bad, as it used to be such a nice family restaurant. read more

Dined Saturday 6/29/014 Some family came in for a visit so we decided to try a new restaurant in town. We always passed Amici, but had never gone in to try it. From the outside, it seems very upscale. Their website is very nice, with a MASSIVE variety of menu items. Inside there's a cozy bar near the front, perfect for the bar-hopping crowd. The dining room is kind of outdated. It looks more like a budget family restaurant. The dining room was pretty slow for a Saturday, but we were a touch early, so we thought nothing of it. Service was friendly and unintrusive. For appetizers, we ordered the calamari and the bruchetta. It was very good! The calamari (I didn't partake myself, but by opinions of others) was amazing. The plate emptied. The bruchetta was nice and crispy. The mozz on it was very rubbery. It probably sat before it could make it to our table, but it was tasty nonetheless. We also ordered garlic bread that was VERY underwhelming. It wasn't crunchy or had any garlic flavor. Only butter. Dinner was a different story. The high point was my father-in-law's lobster ravioli. It was well portioned, looked colorful and appetizing. Unfortunately, that's when the fruit flies started coming in. a few landed in his food, making it unappetizing. What he could eat was good, though. The other portions of dinner were MASSIVE. Our table took home FOUR FULL boxes of leftovers. My mother in law ordered eggplant parm, which was good, but she had to box up more than half. My husband had a steak that was flavorful... but had this purple butter on top that didn't add anything to anything... except the attention of fruit flies. The biggest disappointment was my plate. I was in a mood for alfredo sauce so I ordered a fettucine alfredo with wheat pasta. I was told that the wheat pasta was going to be pene... I was not told that it would be the same pene that was in my pantry at home. It was also undercooked. The alfredo sauce was okay. It's not the worst I've had, but it was separating on my plate. I'm glad I got pepper on it, because I"m sure if I didn't ask, it would've been bland. Not worth $16, which it was priced as. Overall, it was a mixed bag. Prices were very reasonable for what you were getting, but I would gladly take half the amount of food if it didn't contain fruit flies or had more seasoning. I probably won't dine there again volunarily because there are better Italian places down the street for the same price. read more

This place is very good. My go-to restaurant when I want authentic Italian. Friendly staff, great food, good value. You will not be disappointed. Can be busy at times, but worth the wait. Went there for dinner again. I had the veal picatta and my companion had chicken parm. We had salads which were served with meal and were able to upgrade them. We ended up taking some of our food home. Good portions. We saw deserts served at another table. They looked great. We had to pass, Too full. read more

I always had a positive experience years ago with the service and food so I recommended it for a small dinner and drinks on a Saturday evening , outdoor dining was ok , very dead and the service started off ok but ended in a disaster! The server marina was so rude and took forever to get us anything we asked for , simple things like a soup or a glass of wine or even a ice cold pitcher . She was rude , no personality, even noticing we didn't eat the soup she never cared to ask what was wrong with it ( one of the reasons was it was cold!) . She finally slapped the bill down after patiently waiting which felt like forever for our bill and just gave us a rude glance and walked away . I finally with frustration asked her what her problem was and asked to speak to the manager . Only to get a even more unprofessional manager by the name SAM !!! ( who said she never got a complaint before) and said for me and my friends to never come back again . After spending almost 100 $$$for all our bill ! Was so unprofessional and rude and trust me! I will never go back! If Sam is reading this! Get some manners , you will never succeed in a business like that treating your paid customers with that kind of respect! Rude all around! Not worth a penny! Ps- when you own a business or run one you should value your customers and there needs and wants! No one wants to spend there hard earned money getting treated like shit! Bad business! Should be ashamed of yourself! read more

Excellent service from Blair, drinks top notch and food was fantastic. Had a great time celebrating the holiday with work friends. Highly recommend. read more

Very close to awful! I give it 2 stars only because of the waiter. He was great! Linguine w white clam- canned clams you would by next to the tuna fish cans at the supermarket. Scallops in a puff pastry and couscous which tasted like corn meal. NY Strip that was tasteless and chewy. No seasonings except pepper. Giobotti dish which tasted like beef stew with chewy veal and shrimp. Warm goat cheese salad with a dressing that was awful tasted like Russian dressing. Eggplant dish which was simply terrible. Sauce which was bitter and tasted like sauce from a jar. No bus staff to clean off table, sat all night in a pile of dirty dishes from course to course. Will never go back! read more

Amici is still my Italian restaurant of choice. Whether it's happy hour with apps and martinis or a full blown sit down dinner everything is executed well here. The service is top notch and the food is good. On a recent visit with a friend, we were blown away with a fall dessert, Pumpkin Creme Brulee. The martini list is always a good choice but they do shine with decent wine list as well. Every time I leave, I'm glad that I've chosen Amici as my go to spot for that night.... read more

I can't give more stars even if I wanted to!! I love the old decor and the great service from Peter, but this was not enough to justify the high prices and subpar food! I had the shrimp and scallop rose. Very disappointed that the spices were the same spices used in the bread, it must be a house spice because they seem to use it in all their dishes! Way over priced and will never go back, enjoyed Peter but not enough to pay 150 and go back when fiore is a block away. I can spend 1/2 the amount and get better Italian food from Albanians!!!!Too much competition around to serve average food for crazy prices read more

When it comes to Italian, this did not pass the test, As the food and atmosphere were average at best. The service was good, but do yourself a favor, And go somewhere else where the food has more flavor. We went on a Saturday night to celebrate the adoption of our new kittens. There was a 20 minute wait so we grabbed some beers at the bar. $10 for two beers; not a great price, but I guess average. After 2 minutes we sat down and were given homemade bread with fresh garlic, which was very tasty. We had a great, bubbly waitress that came over quickly and kept checking on us through the course of the night. She got an A+. I ordered the Veal Parm and my girlfriend ordered a pasta dish with some type of Vodka sauce. Hers was good, but mine didn't have a ton of flavor. My pasta was clumpy and soggy. The decor was sparse; definitely had more of a chain restaurant feel. Meal came out to be $40. Average restaurant; really nothing to write home about. read more

Amici was recommended to me by an Italian-American Middletown native and I was not disappointed. The chicken Milanese was so delicious and the portions were huge for the price. I took leftovers home and still had 2 more "meals" for later. I had the tiramisu for dessert and it was smooth and creamy as it should be. We had the red wine sangria pitcher and it was not heavy or overly sweet. Not too busy and we sat outside, able to watch the wonders of Middletown roam by. It's directly next to the police station so we weren't too worried about being robbed :) I deducted one star because there was a table that had not been cleared and a ton of bees were getting drunk on the remnants of the previous patrons drinks. It seems like the staff was not making any attempt to mess with that which made it uncomfortable. read more

Go for the food. The service the evening a group of us went was mediocre at best. It appeared the regular bartender didn't show; getting a drink was s-l-o-w. The bread showed up halfway through the main course. Everyone enjoyed their food. Not everyone enjoyed being called 'Honey'. Like I said, go for the food. It's worth the rest of the experience. read more

It's taking way to long and the food taste really poor I do not recommend this place .

I've been here twice and both times my meals were awful. Met friend's there and it was their choice to go, I don't understand the attraction. I mean the place is nice enough, our service was friendly but my food left alot to be desired. The first time I ordered Fettucceni Alfredo and it came out nothing better than poor macaroni and cheese. Friends decided again on this place again for a celebration, I thought lightning couldn't strike twice. I was wrong. Veal Parmesan was tough and tasteless. These were both Italian dishes, how could they mess it up? I will never go back again. read more

Had a nice dinner. The service was wonderful- near perfect! The first dish I received- a seafood special, was not good. I told the server is was "edible"- I was willing to keep it, but she insisted I get something else. I got the Chicken Catherine and was very pleased. My friend got the Lobster Ravioli, which was also great. The Hendrix cocktail was delicious and tiramisu was tiramisu. The only thing I would change was the spotlight blaring down on us so brightly. I am so glad the server was so willing to get me another meal- it changed the entire evening. Glad I finally made it here for dinner! read more

I have taken that leap into the vegetarian world and boy has it been quite the ride. I have been trying new dishes from new places and it's been quite exciting. Amici is a wonderful Italian restaurant. I didn't order any appetizer because they start you off with a basket filled with garlic bread with a garlic spread. Holy AMAZING-Ness! I love garlic so this was a treat. I ordered the Penne Augustino which was penne with olives, red roasted peppers, garlic and artichoke. This dish for me was amazing and I didn't miss the chicken that I once would have asked for on any pasta dish. This dish is also very filling. This location is great for a date. I do believe the ambiance is very romantic and who knows she might just fall for you after this meal ;-) There is also seating outside which I certainly recommend during the summer season. Buon Appetito!!! read more

I've been to this restaurant numerous times before. Today was so very disappointing. They no longer have the crazy good bread that I loved the bread probably was brought in rather than baked in house. It was old and dry. My entire meal (steak and garlic mashed potatoes) were cold. My daughters Penne Ala Vodka was bland and had an abundance of tomato paste. The salads and drinks were good. Sadly I won't be returning. To have spent $134.00 before the tip for such a less than enjoyable meal is beyond disappointing. read more

Amici Italian Grill - Italian Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

I recently went here on Christmas Eve with a party of 15. This was the first time we went out as a family with all our kids since Covid so it was exciting but a little nerve-racking as well. Our server was absolutely excellent. She made sure our drinks were filled at all times And she made sure all her needs were met. The food was really great as well. Absolutely no complaints. What took me aback is towards the end of the meal. Our children started to get a little rowdy so they started getting up and wandering the restaurant, an older lady came up to us five or six times yelling at not only me, but also my three and four year-old children to sit down and stop touching stuff, I'm not too sure what her position at the restaurant was, but it definitely seemed as if she worked there. I asked our server what her issue was and our server just kept apologizing to us, and I could tell she was super embarrassed over the older ladies actions. I understand in the best scenario you wouldn't have children wandering around the restaurant, however, you are in the industry in which this may happen so yelling at your customers, for it is very unprofessional. I greatly appreciate our server for not only making sure all of our needs were met before the incident, but then continuously checking on us afterwards after she saw how uncomfortable we were if it wasn't for our server, we would probably never come back. read more

Came here for a business dinner a month ago- they seated us in one of those round booths in the dining room which was perfect for conversation for our meeting. We ordered appetizers & entrees...and boy, I wish I wouldn't have know that could have fed a small army. If this is the only thing you get from this review: go family style...the entree's were enormous! On the other hand...the appetizers were ordered were barely an appetizer...only 3 small pieces of bruchetta came out, which was definitely not enough for our party of 4. My husband had the Diver Scallops & I had the Shrimp Scampi. Both were delicious (the Scallops were enough to feed ONE hungry adult, which would be fine on any given night). My pasta was delicious, the shrimp were huge! I ate and ate and ate, and didn't feel like I made a dent in my dinner though. Our friend had the Chicken Parm...and the chicken breast on top was as big as his face...a little over board. We did have a little kid with us, and our server was so great. She brought out the child dinner first so we would have time to feed her before our dinners came. Next time I think we'll take some wine & appetizers (or share one pasta dish) in the bar though...the dining room is a little too formal for everyday dinners. read more

Amici's has always had a solid martini menu, and I definitely enjoyed many evenings there back in the day when happy hour included free appetizers along with a martini discount. Recently I visited during lunch hour and found they had some pretty nice lunch specials. We were celebrating a small occasion and so decided to indulge in some martinis - just as good as I remembered them to be :) Our server was friendly and attentive, accommodating all of our requests. They don't usually bring out oil for dipping unless requested but when we asked for that she hooked us up and the way they spiced it was excellent. I ended up ordering the spring salad and the tuna appetizer for myself. The tuna was absolutely fantastic! The sweet mango sauce and the spicy wasabi cream really balanced each other well. My salad had the potential to be great - the cheese, glazed pistachios and pears were a really nice combo - but the spring mix itself was wilted and there were even a few pieces in there that were starting to turn. In retrospect I should have sent the salad back, but between my buzz and the hunger I didn't care so much in the moment. I did take a star off for this though, I feel like it's one thing if a couple bad pieces sneak into the mix, but the mix itself should be fresh overall. Things did conclude well as our group decided to order their special cappuccinos - I don't like cappuccinos typically, but I think I actually enjoyed the due chocolate cappuccino more than the martini I had ordered. Who knew that adding liqueurs to coffee would make it taste better... :p Overall I do recommend Amici's as a good choice for dining or drinks. read more

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First time eating at this restaurant. Service was excellent. Food was okay. A little bland. Bread was excellent and they are accommodating with allergies. read more

Late Night Wine & Apps, tapas style. Ordered the fried mozz, mushrooms, calamari, bruschetta, risotto & scallops. Only 2 of us, way overordered. The food was phenomenal, all except for the risotto which was bland, and way underseasoned. I sent the risotto back and it came back to me in a to-go tin 20 minutes later. I tasted to make sure it was correct and it was. Kudos to the chef. read more

The interior of the restaurant is quite nice. Well maintained and well designed. The food was not that good as the interior. As I say that .. I think this resturant has a lot of good potential and I think I will have to go back to explore it. I was not too impressed with their wine selection / ability to provide what we wanted. The waitress was very friendly and helpful which I think made the experience good. read more

Went to this restaurant for the first time with a close friend and the atmosphere was cute, we really liked the inside. The staff was friendly and we had a great waitress the only reason I give this 4 stars is because of the food. The meals weren't too great but we did enjoy the creme brûlée! read more

I went to Amici's over the summer and the place was great! Me and the person I met were seated immediately and the server was extremely nice and friendly. We ordered an appetizer and our main dishes. The food didn't come out until after we were done with the appetizer (I hate what they bring it out while you are still eating). However I could tell the food was done before hand and they just waited because the plates were extremely hot like they had been sitting on the warmer. The food tasted great and the atmosphere was very good too. It was also nice being on Main St because this was actually the first time I had really been in Middletown. After dinner we walked down to Coldstone and had a nice walk up and down the block, which was nice on summer night. read more

I've been here numerous times and don't have anything bad to report. Normally I go with friends and we sit at the bar and eat at the bar. They have a special menu each week that include drinks, apps, main meal and a dessert. Leon makes great drinks and I have had many great desserts. Love the cheeseburger soup too! They do offer gluten free pasta and you can change up your meal (different sauce or pasta choice) if you're a pain in the ass like me and usually want something changed or left off they happily accommodate. Prices are average and all staff are pleasant, for as often as I go here never once had an issue. read more

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Recently had dinner at Amici's with my (adult) kids. As usual, the food was plentiful and good. Everyone had enough for lunch the next day! We had a wide range of entrees; chicken, steak tips, pasta, salmon that all proved to be flavorful and filling. We had a shared appetizer, calamari with a lot of peppers but tasty! Salads all around were good. No room for dessert! Although Amici's is not the fanciest, high priced priced restaurant in Middletown it is always a very dependable, reliable meal! read more

This restaurant deserves the big five. The food is so under priced for the top quality you get. Our lunch crew ordered #1 portabella panini sandwich W/ macaroni salad #2 chicken Parmesan and #3 beef and sausage lasagna. Everyone was well pleased with their choices and all raved how fresh everything was. I'll have to say, my lasagna was the best I have ever had. It too had a fresh flavorful texture with just the right amount of cheese and meat. I could tell this was made the day....or hour I ate it, fantastic! Chalk up another great restaurant for Middletown. I'll be back! read more

Good Italian food. I have are here for dinner 3 times now. They have two different styles of red sauce, one is a sweeter taste, the other is a lighter, red pepper spicier taste. Both are good. I have had the seafood divalo, and enjoyed this dish twice. I've had it with both the whole wheat pasta, which is a great option to have available, and the linguine. I personally like the whole wheat pasta better. It's a good mix with the spice of the dish and the clamshell based seafood. The focaccia bread is amazing, and the garlic that comes with it is cooked excellently. Just ask for more! For desert I would recommend the creme brûlée. This desert is well sized for two, is cooked well on top, and is a perfect end to a meal. The staff is friendly and the service is good. I don't ever feel like I'm being rushed out of there. I do want to try it for lunch after hearing about the great lunch prices. read more